How far is Afton, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Afton, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton and Lakeville.
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Start on Afton Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Afton Boulevard
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Continue on 40th Street South
2.4 mi · 3 min · 40th Street South
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Continue on Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
37 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
44 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bailey Road
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Continue on Maxwell Avenue
2803 ft · 1 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 West
1200 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Wakota Bridge
751 ft · 18 sec · Wakota Bridge
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Merge slight left onto Wakota Bridge
2.9 mi · 4 min · Wakota Bridge
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Lakeville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Afton and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Afton to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Afton and 19.2 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Afton and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).
#1 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,036 |
| Coordinates | 44.9027500, -92.7835400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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